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With volunteer numbers declining and emergency calls rising, Franklin County is expanding paid EMS staffing and launching creative recruitment efforts to keep up with demand
We should never put dispatchers in a situation where they have to wonder if members are playing hot potato with the call
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Chief Ralph Shaw said he needs a handful of firefighters to begin to take calls in town again
The man set fire to the home two days after his ex-wife was awarded ownership of it in a custody hearing
Bud Long was a firefighter for about four decades and served as an assistant fire chief for several years
Firefighters demanded that former Fire Chief Glen Williamson be reinstated
The legislation would give departments the ability to charge, but not mandate a fee
Jauntae Brown was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison for killing 20-year-old Justin Speights
The new wheelchair will allow Roy Luther to stand up completely
The verdict ended a 17-month battle, which stemmed from a Dec. 2015 house fire
The volunteer firefighter, who refused a blood test, was also driving with a suspended license
Richard Reeves, a volunteer firefighter for 25 years, was diagnosed with Acquired Hemophilia A
Ralph Neiderhiser began his career as a volunteer with his father when he was 16
Two female career firefighters were first on scene; they said a fire captain blocked their entrance and forcibly removed one of them from the porch
Richard Ligon, 77, died at home from a heart attack; his chief said he “lived and breathed for the fire service”
Robert Repa suffered two broken legs, crushed arteries and other injuries when he was struck while assisting with traffic control
Thirteen firefighters went on strike over ongoing problems with club patrons
Khanyae Kendall, 19, faces multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence
Opponents noted that the responders aren’t trained to handle firearms in high-stress environments
William Gerace was advancing hose line during live burn training when he suffered a spiral fracture to his right fibula
Trustees cited a string of allegations against Brad Bartell, including accusations of mismanagement, missing equipment and not following proper protocols
The experience has been so positive for two juveniles that they are now junior firefighters
Chief Doug Decker died after being struck by a vehicle while checking water levels on a highway
Firefighter Dave Lemponen, a 60-year veteran, was directing traffic near an intersection when he was struck
Bob Smith said that a tragic fire prompted him to become a volunteer firefighter
Statistics show that 10 to 30 percent of fire and EMS providers will at one time or another suffer from PTSD
Karry Max Taylor hoped his station would be called for a real emergency while other crews were tied up at the VA hospital
Unions representing paid firefighters argued that all firefighters, regardless of status, should be certified
The program, which could address the shortage of volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel, would likely cost $2 million
Thane “Bobby” Lucas was burning garbage when something inside exploded and struck him in the neck
The bus was driving down a highway when the back door swung open
At 29 years old, Danielle Rose is also the youngest chief to serve in the department
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